Grab your elbow-patch flannel and leather messenger bag, as the Brooks England C13 carbon saddle immediately places you atop the classically styled cyclist podium. Yet as much classically inspired vibrancy as Brooks infuses into their saddle line-up, the C13 is a saddle for the modern performance cyclist looking for a racing advantage and subtle accents. The C13 receives carbon rails to the reduce the weight 150g from the C15, however, retains the popular vulcanized rubber padding and waterproof nylon cover. Four all-black aluminum rivets along the top-rear of the C13 are subtle throwbacks to Brooks' history of blending style and performance in cycling equipment.